- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
58
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Viareggio to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Viareggio to Bologna will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
It's difficult to get from Viareggio to Bologna without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale 34081 · Regionale TTPER 17814
Regionale 34097 · Regionale 18156 · Regionale TTPER 17686
Regionale 34121 · Regionale 17852
Regionale 34101 · Regionale 17828
Regionale 34117 · Regionale 17844
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+
Regionale Veloce 4018+
FRECCIAROSSA 9490
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale Veloce 4046+
FRECCIAROSSA 9428
Regionale 19347 · Regionale Veloce 4016+
FRECCIAROSSA 9516
Intercity 657+
Regionale Veloce 4032+
FRECCIAROSSA 9532
Intercity 651+
Regionale Veloce 4026+
FRECCIAROSSA 9524Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Viareggio to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Viareggio to Bologna:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Viareggio to Bologna costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $56 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€30). The journey takes 2h 54m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Viareggio to Bologna trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18391+ FRECCIAROSSA 9508 | 5:30 AM Viareggio station | 3h03 | 8:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34081 · Regionale TTPER 17814 | 5:45 AM Viareggio station | 3h54 | 9:39 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34081 · Regionale 17810 | 5:45 AM Viareggio station | 3h10 | 8:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19335 · Regionale 18260+ FRECCIAROSSA 9508 | 6:03 AM Viareggio station | 2h30 | 8:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34083+ Intercity 580 | 6:16 AM Viareggio station | 3h22 | 9:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34083 · Regionale TTPER 17814 | 6:16 AM Viareggio station | 3h39 | 9:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34083 · Regionale 18152 · Regionale TTPER 17670 | 6:16 AM Viareggio station | 4h17 | 10:33 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34083+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 6:16 AM Viareggio station | 2h42 | 8:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 501+ Regionale 18264+ FRECCIAROSSA 8502 | 6:28 AM Viareggio station | 2h45 | 9:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19339 · Regionale Veloce 4014+ FRECCIAROSSA 9512 | 6:53 AM Viareggio station | 2h40 | 9:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34089 · Regionale 17820 | 7:10 AM Viareggio station | 4h45 | 11:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34089 · Regionale 17822 | 7:10 AM Viareggio station | 5h45 | 12:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18425+ FRECCIAROSSA 9304 | 7:14 AM Viareggio station | 2h34 | 9:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19332 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 7:24 AM Viareggio station | 4h01 | 11:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34131 · Regionale 34091 · Regionale 17820 | 7:35 AM Viareggio station | 4h20 | 11:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19347 · Regionale Veloce 4016+ FRECCIAROSSA 9516 | 8:10 AM Viareggio station | 2h23 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ Regionale Veloce 4018+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 8:48 AM Viareggio station | 2h10 | 10:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19351 · Regionale 18282+ FRECCIAROSSA 8508 | 9:13 AM Viareggio station | 3h00 | 12:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34097 · Regionale 17822 | 10:04 AM Viareggio station | 2h51 | 12:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34097 · Regionale 18156 · Regionale TTPER 17686 | 10:04 AM Viareggio station | 4h29 | 2:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34097+ FRECCIAROSSA 9310 | 10:04 AM Viareggio station | 2h44 | 12:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale Veloce 4026+ FRECCIAROSSA 9524 | 10:09 AM Viareggio station | 2h24 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18411 · Regionale 4028+ FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 10:30 AM Viareggio station | 2h28 | 12:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18411+ FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 10:30 AM Viareggio station | 2h43 | 1:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 505+ Regionale Veloce 4030+ FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 10:52 AM Viareggio station | 2h41 | 1:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34101 · Regionale 17828 | 12:02 PM Viareggio station | 2h53 | 2:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34101 · Regionale 17828 | 12:02 PM Viareggio station | 2h37 | 2:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34101+ Intercity 588 | 12:02 PM Viareggio station | 2h45 | 2:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale Veloce 4032+ FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 12:09 PM Viareggio station | 2h24 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18365 · Regionale 19248 · Regionale Veloce 3929 | 12:23 PM Viareggio station | 4h02 | 4:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19359 · Regionale Veloce 19498+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 12:59 PM Viareggio station | 2h34 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18413+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 1:33 PM Viareggio station | 3h00 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4038+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 2:06 PM Viareggio station | 2h27 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34107 · Regionale 17834 | 2:10 PM Viareggio station | 2h45 | 4:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34107+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 2:10 PM Viareggio station | 2h48 | 4:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18393 · Regionale 34112 · Regionale 17836 | 2:28 PM Viareggio station | 3h27 | 5:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18393+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 2:28 PM Viareggio station | 3h05 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19363 · Regionale Veloce 4042+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 3:05 PM Viareggio station | 2h28 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34111 · Regionale 17838 | 3:10 PM Viareggio station | 3h45 | 6:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34111 · Regionale 17838 | 3:10 PM Viareggio station | 3h29 | 6:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18415+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 3:34 PM Viareggio station | 2h59 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18415 · Regionale 34116 · Regionale 17838 | 3:34 PM Viareggio station | 3h21 | 6:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18399+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 4:33 PM Viareggio station | 2h40 | 7:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18399+ Intercity 592 | 4:33 PM Viareggio station | 3h23 | 7:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 4:48 PM Viareggio station | 2h10 | 6:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048+ Intercity 592 | 5:08 PM Viareggio station | 2h48 | 7:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048+ FRECCIAROSSA 9552 | 5:08 PM Viareggio station | 2h25 | 7:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34117 · Regionale 17842 | 5:10 PM Viareggio station | 3h15 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34117 · Regionale 17844 | 5:10 PM Viareggio station | 3h59 | 9:09 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18401+ FRECCIAROSSA 8526 | 5:33 PM Viareggio station | 2h40 | 8:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34119 · Regionale 17844 | 6:10 PM Viareggio station | 3h10 | 9:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 669 · Intercity 596 | 6:15 PM Viareggio station | 2h27 | 8:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18403+ FRECCIAROSSA 8528 | 6:33 PM Viareggio station | 2h40 | 9:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19375 · Regionale Veloce 4058+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 7:06 PM Viareggio station | 2h27 | 9:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34121 · Regionale 17852 | 7:10 PM Viareggio station | 4h24 | 11:34 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34121 · Regionale TTPER 17856 | 7:10 PM Viareggio station | 3h15 | 10:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18423+ FRECCIAROSSA 9330 | 7:33 PM Viareggio station | 2h40 | 10:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Viareggio to Bologna run on average 54 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:33, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 68 miles (111 km) distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 68 miles (111 km) |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 54 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 1:33 AM |
Last train 11:16 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
Archaeological museum with rich Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a central historic palace.
Museum of Bologna's urban history using objects, rooms, and multimedia to trace the city from antiquity to today.
Bologna's main square, surrounded by landmark buildings and always lively, ideal for architecture, people-watching, and orientation.
Historic market quarter with narrow lanes, medieval character, and vibrant street life just behind Piazza Maggiore.
Long portico route climbing toward San Luca, UNESCO-listed and perfect for a memorable urban walk with changing views.
Handmade egg pasta ribbons traditionally served with slow-cooked ragù. A defining Bolognese dish protected by local culinary tradition.
Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta, usually filled with pork and Parmigiano Reggiano, served in rich capon or beef broth. A classic festive dish.
Green spinach pasta layered with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano. Bologna's traditional baked lasagna is richer and more refined than many versions abroad.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant serving refined Emilian cuisine in a polished, intimate space within central Bologna.
Traditional deli and wine bar famed for mortadella, cheeses, fresh pasta, and informal counter dining in the Quadrilatero market area.
Historic trattoria known for classic Bolognese pasta, cured meats, and traditional dining rooms with a warm, old-city atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: stays and dining are cheaper than Rome or Milan, while transit is affordable and tourist-center prices stay manageable.
Tipping is optional. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Viareggio to Bologna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Viareggio to Bologna trains use the Viareggio to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna San Ruffillo. Use this guide to compare Viareggio and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Viareggio has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Da Giorgio, Ristorante Santa Monica
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Viareggio. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Viareggio. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Viareggio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Viareggio: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Viareggio: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza e de Russie, Hotel President, Hotel Bella Riviera.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna San Ruffillo is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna San Ruffillo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna San Ruffillo.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include San Ruffillo House, Hotel Il Guercino, Hotel Porta San Mamolo.
Bologna Borgo Panigale is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Borgo Panigale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Patio, Trattoria Bonora
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna Borgo Panigale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Flyon Hotel, Hotel Bologna Airport, Hotel Del Borgo.
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